Mary Lawrence Anoff

December 21, 1990

Mary Lawrence Anoff, 92, of the Near North Side, former executive director of the Jewish Children`s Bureau, died Wednesday in Whitehall Manor Nursing Home. She was executive director of the Jewish Children`s Bureau for 40 years and was credited with pioneering the concept of residential treatment units. She founded the Mary Lawrence League of the children`s bureau. Mrs. Anoff was a former member of the executive board of the American Association of Social Workers and was adviser to two U.S. presidents on the issue of foster child care. She is survived by her husband, Sam; a daughter, Emily Kaye; two grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and a sister. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in Piser Weinstein Menorah Chapels, 9200 N. Skokie Blvd., Skokie.